I’ve toured enough wash bays to know: price lists are never just numbers. They’re shorthand for throughput, service life, and how much headache you avoid on a rainy Saturday rush. Let’s unpack what the DY-QC-5 from Dingyuan (27Retail Sales, East Of Fuxin Road, Qiaoxi Area, Xingtai, Hebei, China) actually costs, does, and where it fits.
The DY-QC-5 is a 5-brush reciprocating gantry—fully automatic with integrated brushing, dosing for washing liquid, and air-drying. In practice, that means a compact footprint, predictable cycle times, and lower staffing. Many customers say it’s the “right-sized” rig for forecourts and small dealership lanes.
Notes: Transport, taxes, and civil works excluded. Figures are indicative; local conditions matter.
| Type | 5-brush reciprocating gantry with air drying |
| Throughput | 12–22 cars/hour (≈ 3–5 min/cycle; site-specific) |
| Power | 380–400V, 50/60Hz, 3-phase; total load ≈ 12–18 kW (dryers included) |
| Water use | 120–220 L/vehicle with reclaim; real-world use may vary |
| Materials | Hot-dip galvanized steel frame; HDPE/EVA brushes; NBR hoses; IP55 motors |
| Controls | PLC-based, HMI interface, optional remote diagnostics |
| Certifications | Factory ISO 9001; CE compliance; electrical per IEC 60204-1 |
Manufacture uses galvanized structural members, then powder coating on exposed housings. Brushes are abrasion-tested; think 100k+ cycles under ASTM-like methods, with salt spray on coated parts (≈ 480 h ASTM B117 equivalent). Service life? I’d peg it at 8–12 years with scheduled maintenance. Testing also checks IP ratings on motors and insulation to IEC standards.
| Model/Vendor | Type | Throughput | Indicative Price | Key Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dingyuan DY-QC-5 | 5-brush gantry | 12–22 cph | $16.5k–$22.5k | Value + integrated air-dry |
| Vendor A Compact | 4-brush gantry | 10–16 cph | $14k–$19k | Lower entry cost |
| Vendor B Tunnel | 15–20 m tunnel | 40–80 cph | $90k–$250k | High volume |
cph = cars per hour; all values approximate and site-dependent.
You can add undercarriage nozzles, tri-foam arches, hot wax, cashless/QR payment, license-plate recognition, and remote diagnostics. To be honest, the remote module pays for itself the first time you avoid a Sunday call-out.
Two quick case notes: a Hebei forecourt averaged 17 cph with 0.42 kWh and ~160 L water per car, reporting 10% uptick in repeat visits after adding the dryer. A small dealer lane in Southeast Asia ran 30k cycles/year with brush wear still within spec at 18 months. Noise levels were ≈ 73–78 dB at 1 m—comfortable, but ear protection is still smart in enclosed bays.
Customers mention consistent panel coverage and fewer manual touch-ups; some wish the HMI icons were bigger—minor gripe, easily patched.
Industry-wide, prices have stabilized after steel and freight volatility. If you’re comparing a new gantry, the [Automatic Car Washing Machine Price List] for DY-QC-5 sits in that sweet spot: not bargain-basement, not boutique—just honest value with real-world throughput.
If you need a dependable, compact automatic with integrated drying and fair option pricing, DY-QC-5 deserves a spot on your shortlist.